Fugue Trib Review is Posted.

Krissy, one of the Fugueanauts, forwarded me this review from the Chicago Trib.

Also at the Theatre Building is an ongoing series of long-form improv shows from
Theatre Momentum. This is the second effort from the group (the first was in
July), and the kind of work they're doing is a worthy alternative to what you'll
find at improv mainstays such as i.O. or Annoyance. The night is divided into
three parts, each with a distinctive approach to the form.

"Fugue" (directed by Don Hall) presents four unrelated stories that play out
simultaneously on stage, over the sounds of jazz. Though distracting, the music
and constant motion suggest a living organism -- an improv amoeba forever
changing shape. Lisa Fairman, with her short hair and flawless figure, is a
standout.

"Lost in Translation" (directed by James Honey) is the Rashomon approach to
improv, with various sides of the same story offered up through monologue. On
the night I attended, a hilarious story about a prom gone array felt honest and
true.

"'97 Bulldogs" (directed by Dennis Frymire) portrays members of a high school
class of 1997, then and now. The characters remain the same from show to show --
Jeff Wattenhofer's neo-hippie and Colleen O'Neill's pretty girl are especially
good -- but the scenes don't trace the evolution from teens into young adults.

Through Oct. 24 at Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. Tickets are
$12 at 773-857-3858.

BAM!

I think we can officially call the show, "Critically Acclaimed".

Or at the very least, we can call Lisa, "Critically Acclaimed". She got outstanding notice in both reviews. Which is great. She's an outstanding girl, and a talented player and she absolutely deserves the accolades.

Yeah, so, two positive Fugue reviews in two days. (And that's 100% of the reviewers that came and saw us, so we're 2 - 0.) Now, we'll just see if it translates into "Asses in Seats".

Cheers,
Mr.B



If you want to check it out, here's the pertinent show info:

FUGUE
WEDNESDAYS @ 8PM
AUG 29 - OCT. 24 (NO SHOW ON OCT. 10)
$12 TICKETS ($2 DISCOUNT FOR STUDENTS & PEOPLE WHO USE MY CODE "OWEN21".
DIRECTED BY DON HALL
PRODUCED BY THEATER MOMENTUM.
FEATURING MR.B, MATT DEVINE, LISA FAIRMAN, KRISSY KAVANAUGH. DEANNA MOFFITT, JESSICA SCHLOBOHM, TONY RIELAGE, & SCOTT WHITEHAIR
OUR MARKETING MATERIAL SAYS: "Fugue captures the essence of a musical fugue as four scenes interweave on stage to a soundtrack of jazz, opera, movie scores and more."